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Song of Solomon 4:14–15

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Song of Solomon 4:14

14Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices:

Song of Solomon 4:15

15A fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and streams from Lebanon.

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DEFINED WORDS

Song of Solomon 4:14

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

saffron

The fragrant saffron crocus or spice named among costly aromatics.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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calamus

The sweet aromatic substance or plant called calamus in the KJV; the entry does not impose a disputed modern species identification.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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myrrh

A bitter, strongly fragrant gum-resin used as a spice, perfume, medicinal mixture, gift, or burial preparation.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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aloes

A fragrant wood or aromatic substance named with myrrh and other spices; the KJV does not identify its exact botanical source.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chief

Principal, foremost, highest in rank or importance; also a leader.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

spices

Aromatic substances used for fragrance, anointing, burial, seasoning, or trade.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Song of Solomon 4:15

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well

In a good, right, or healthy manner or condition; also a deep source of water, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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From verse 14

  1. Exodus 30:23
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  2. Song of Solomon 4:6
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  3. Song of Solomon 3:6
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  4. Song of Solomon 6:2
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  5. Ezekiel 27:19
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From verse 15

  1. John 4:10
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  2. John 4:14
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  3. John 7:38
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  4. Jeremiah 2:13
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  5. Ecclesiastes 2:6
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